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I'm 55 and live in Sarasota, FL. My GI doctor at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL referred me to their Bariatric Department for an evaluation. I have appointments with 4 different departments on Monday, October 7th (an overall Bariatric consult; a consult with a Bariatric Psychologist; a consult with a Bariatric Surgeon, and a consult with a Bariatric Registered Dietician.
I would love to correspond with someone else who is in the "is this right for me?', to share thoughts, research, preperations and experiences.
"Perseverance, secret of all triumphs." ~ Victor Hugo 
Highest weight: 290; Weight at Surgery: 231; Current Weight: 126 (as of most recent Sunday)
Hi Michelle, I too am from Colorado. I live in Falcon and my VSG is scheduled for 9-17-13. I was prior service (Army) and have been married almost 23 years to a retired US Army soldier. I have 3 sons, 20 (in the Army) 16 (Jr in HS) and 10 (5th grade). I work for Ft Carson in their hospital as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. I look forward to sharing this journey and to be able to bounce ideas off of and give encouragement. I look forward to sitting with you on the "loser's bench".
I am 6 months out. 23 years old, mother to 3 little boys (old just started kindgarten today!) going through a divorce and have ABSOLUTELY NO FRIENDS that can relate to me with having RNY. I feel like i have nobody to talk to. If you would like to be my penpal shoot me a message. Email or Snail mail is fine by me. i just want a friend i can relate to with this surgery.
Hi,
I am looking for walking buddies and also pen pals for support. If you are interested, please send me a message. I don't care if you are not in my area, pen pals are also great no matter where you live!
Hello,
I had my surgery in 2008, I am looking for a supportive pen pal too. My name is Teresa. Add me as a friend.
I am starting to regain weight. Can't seem to get a hold on it again. Don't have a friend to share this with who would understand
Hi. I am relativley new to this site.
I am looking for someone who has already had their operation, or is about to. I am a few weeks from my surgery date, and am wanting to have someone that has gone through this already that might have some pointers and advise for me.
If you are interested, please message me and I will send you my email.
Thank you!
I had the sleeve done June 24th, live in Texas and looking for a penpal. This forum is great but would love to communicate with someone by messages that had their sleeve done near the same time as me :-)
Blessing,
Lisa
Hi there! My name is Kari. I'm thirty years young and I had my VSG on 5/28/13. I was hoping to find an email buddy who also had the VSG so we could share our VSG journey and keep each other encouraged / motivated, whether you just had surgery or are a little further out. If interested, feel free to send me a message and I'll send you my email address. :)
"I have made the choices that work best for me. I know I cannot please everyone, and that's fine." - Marlee Matlin
Starting Weight: 311 lbs
Current Weight: 160 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Age: 34
Surgery Date: 5/28/13
Available most days if you want to contact me. Will reply and try to give support and encouragement as often as you like.
